Georgia man killed in ATV crash on Windrock

A 68-year-old Georgia man was killed Saturday afternoon in an ATV accident on Windrock Mountain.

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By Donna Smith/The Oak Ridger

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By Donna Smith/The Oak Ridger

Posted Aug. 31, 2014 at 1:19 PM

By Donna Smith/The Oak Ridger
Posted Aug. 31, 2014 at 1:19 PM

A 68-year-old Georgia man was killed Saturday afternoon in an ATV accident on Windrock Mountain.

Killed was Lindon Joald Lightsey, of Baxley, Ga., according to Chief Deputy Mark Lucas of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department. Lightsey’s 12-year-old granddaughter was taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville with non-life-threatening injuries, Lucas said in an email.

The two were riding with a group of friends when their ATV went over a 60-foot embankment.

“The granddaughter managed to climb up and flag down help,” Lucas stated. “When EMS and rescue personnel arrived, Lightsey was found deceased and the granddaughter injured. From the investigation, it appears neither were wearing helmets.”

The Sheriff’s Department and other emergency personnel were called at about 2 p.m. Saturday. Personnel from the Sheriff’s Department, Anderson County Emergency Medical Service (EMS), the Anderson County Rescue Squad, and Marlow Volunteer Fire Department responded, Lucas stated.